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Dietary supplement

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wonder Laboratories

Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and energy, skin and hair health, acne (topical and oral).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 2 active ingredients: pantothenic acid (also called vitamin B5) and biotin (vitamin B7). Pantothenic acid is a B vitamin involved in energy production and the breakdown of fats and proteins.

Biotin is another B vitamin that supports hair, skin, and nail health, and plays a role in converting food into energy. The capsule also contains gelatin, calcium phosphate, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Pantothenic acid deficiency — rated "Effective" (Pantothenic Acid) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Biotin deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Biotin) (Natural Medicines).

Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency. It's rated possibly ineffective for radiation dermatitis, and the evidence for hay fever, alcoholism, and alopecia areata is insufficient to rate.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency. For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis, biotin is rated possibly ineffective.

Evidence for alopecia areata is insufficient. If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pantothenic Acid Biotin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both pantothenic acid and biotin are generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body clears excess amounts through urine. Pantothenic acid taken by mouth has occasionally been associated with diarrhea.

Biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea at high doses. One case report described a patient taking both pantothenic acid and biotin who developed a fluid condition around the heart and lungs, but it's unclear whether the supplements caused it or if other medications or health factors were responsible.

No similar cases have been reported since. During pregnancy and lactation, both ingredients are rated likely safe.

However, the product provides high-dose B vitamins. Before taking high-dose supplements during pregnancy, while nursing, or if you're planning to become pregnant, check with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm the dose is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pantothenic Acid Biotin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 2 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check in this product. That said, check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any medication, especially if you take blood thinners, blood-pressure drugs, or any prescription medications — absence of a known interaction doesn't mean one can't occur.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward B-vitamin supplement for anyone with a documented deficiency or looking to support energy and hair and skin health — though the evidence for those wellness uses is limited. Because it delivers high-dose vitamins, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, planning pregnancy, or have any health conditions.

No drug interactions are documented, but that's not the same as a guarantee; your own healthcare provider is the best person to clear it for your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Wonder Laboratories
Net contents 250 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2022
DSLD ID 262591
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
250
IngredientAmount% DV
Pantothenic Acid500 mg5000%
Biotin150 mcg50%

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Gluten Free

Made in USA

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees-86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

General Statements

Formula 795

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily.

Formula

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Seals/Symbols

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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Pantothenic Acid

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving Form: Calcium Pantothenate

Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, an essential nutrient your body uses to turn food into energy. True deficiency is very rare because it is found in nea...

Pantothenic Acid monograph & interactions

Biotin

No known
interactions
150 mcg per serving

Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get...

Biotin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, from the product label.

Wonder Laboratories

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Name
Wonder Laboratories
Street Address
115 S.C.T. Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Wonder Laboratories interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is pantothenic acid the same as vitamin B5?
Yes — pantothenic acid is the chemical name for B5. It's a water-soluble vitamin your body uses to turn food into energy and to build fats and proteins.
Will this help my hair grow?
Biotin (one of the two active ingredients here) is often used for hair and nail health, and it's likely effective for biotin deficiency. Evidence for hair loss is insufficient to rate, so we can't promise results, but if you have a biotin deficiency, correcting it may help. Talk with your doctor about whether this dose is right for you.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
Both pantothenic acid and biotin are rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. However, this product is high-dose — much more than you'd get from food or a typical prenatal vitamin. Check with your doctor before starting any high-dose supplement in pregnancy or while nursing to make sure the amount fits your needs.
Are there any side effects?
Both ingredients are generally well tolerated. Pantothenic acid taken by mouth has occasionally caused diarrhea. Biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea at high doses. One rare case report linked both together to a fluid condition around the heart, but it's unclear whether the supplements were the cause.
Does this work for hay fever or alopecia?
The evidence for pantothenic acid in hay fever and alopecia areata is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data showing it works. Biotin is also rated insufficient evidence for alopecia areata. If you're considering this for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor about other options with stronger evidence.

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Sources & How We Checked

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 15 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pantothenic Acid 11 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
  3. Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
  4. Schmuth, M., Wimmer, M. A., Hofer, S., Sztankay, A., Weinlich, G., Linder, D. M., Elias, P. M., Fritsch, P. O., and Fritsch, E. Topical corticosteroid therapy for acute radiation dermatitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. Br.J.Dermatol. 2 PubMed
  5. Schreck, U., Paulsen, F., Bamberg, M., and Budach, W. Intraindividual comparison of two different skin care conceptions in patients undergoing radiotherapy of the head-and-neck region. Creme or powder? Strahlenther.Onkol. 2002;178(6):321-329. PubMed
  6. Herbst, R. A., Uter, W., Pirker, C., Geier, J., and Frosch, P. J. Allergic and non-allergic periorbital dermatitis: patch test results of the Information Network of the Departments of Dermatology during a 5-year period. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(1):13-1 PubMed
  7. Champault, G. and Patel, J. C. [Treatment of constipation with Bepanthene]. Med.Chir Dig. 1977;6(1):57-59.
  8. Scott LN, Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, et al. Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol 2022;41(3_suppl):77-128. PubMed
  9. Han J, Warshaw EM. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Panthenol in "Hypoallergenic" Products. Dermatitis 2023;34(1):62-63. PubMed
  10. Blanchard G, Kerre S, Walker A, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from pantolactone and dexpanthenol in wound healing creams. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(5):468-471. PubMed
  11. Peltier E, Trapp S, de Salvo R, et al. A new dexpanthenol-containing liquid cleanser for atopic-prone skin: Results from two prospective clinical studies evaluating cutaneous tolerability, moisturization potential, and effects on barrier function. J Cosme PubMed

See these in context on the Pantothenic Acid monograph →

Biotin 4 references
  1. Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
  2. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. Sedel F, Papeix C, Bellanger A, Touitou V, Lebrun-Frenay C, Galanaud D, et al. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. PubMed

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

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